Things To Do

Chicago Ridge Mall

Of the two malls, you will have more options here.

Ford City Mall

Ford City Mall is the nearest mall. There are a few restaurants nearby as well.

Macy's on State Street and area shopping

The infamous Marshall's Field building

Magnificent Mile - Michigan Avenue

If you can BEAR the WINDY CITY, take a walk down the Magnificent Mile. Enjoys popular shops and restaurants!

Water Tower Place

Andy's Frozen Custard

Garrett Popcorn Shops

Best popcorn on the planet... who wants to argue?

Giordano's

Deep dish at its best!

Harold's Chicken Shack

Best chicken and Chicago "mild sauce" not barbecue sauce, not hot sauce, but MILD SAUCE. We can debate best locations....

Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp

Breaded fish and shrimp... old town favorite!

Portillo's Hot Dogs

Chicago Italian beef and Chicago Style Hot Dogs

TGI Fridays

A frequent spot for us back in the day

Cloud Gate

Take some cool pictures underneath!

Greektown

Hyde Park

Our favorite community... Hyde Park, a culturally diverse community, home to the picturesque University of Chicago campus, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the DuSable Museum! We spent a lot of time hanging out, eating, and just walking around. Lots of restaurants, shops and boutiques, plus it's right off Lake Michigan!

Navy Pier

The Field Museum

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago